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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Placer

Health / Weight Status

Value
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County: Placer

Health / Weight Status

Value
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County: Placer Adults who are Overweight or Obese

Current Value:

Adults who are Overweight or Obese

59.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 59.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 66.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 71.2%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (62.3%), Placer has a value of 59.6% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(62.3%)
Compared to the US Value (67.7%), Placer has a value of 59.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(67.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (59.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (66.2%).
Prior Value
(66.2%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer Children who are Overweight for Age

Current Value:

Children who are Overweight for Age

12.0%
(2019-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (13.9%), Placer has a value of 12.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(13.9%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (12.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12.0%).
Prior Value
(12.0%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer Teens who are Overweight or Obese

Current Value:

Teens who are Overweight or Obese

19.8%
(2019-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (31.2%), Placer has a value of 19.8% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(31.2%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (19.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (39.0%).
Prior Value
(39.0%)
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County: Placer

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

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County: Placer

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

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County: Placer Child and Teen Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better

Current Value:

Child and Teen Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better

96.8%
(2013-2014)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (94.8%), Placer has a value of 96.8% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(94.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (96.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (96.9%).
Prior Value
(96.9%)
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County: Placer Frequent Physical Distress

Current Value:

Frequent Physical Distress

9.9%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 9.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.9%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 9.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (11.3%), Placer has a value of 9.9% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(11.3%)
Compared to the US Value (12.0%), Placer has a value of 9.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (9.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.8%).
Prior Value
(10.8%)
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County: Placer Insufficient Sleep

Current Value:

Insufficient Sleep

31.3%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 31.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34.5%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 31.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 34.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (31.1%), Placer has a value of 31.3% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(31.1%)
Compared to the US Value (33.0%), Placer has a value of 31.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(33.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (31.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (31.2%).
Prior Value
(31.2%)
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (26.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(26.7%)
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County: Placer Poor Physical Health: 14+ Days

Current Value:

Poor Physical Health: 14+ Days

10.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 10.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.6%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 10.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the US Value (10.9%), Placer has a value of 10.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.9%)
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County: Placer Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better

Current Value:

Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better

91.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 91.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 85.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.8%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (86.0%), Placer has a value of 91.7% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(86.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (91.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (91.9%).
Prior Value
(91.9%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Poor or Fair

Current Value:

Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Poor or Fair

13.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 13.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.0%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 13.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the US Value (16.1%), Placer has a value of 13.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.1%)
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County: Placer

Community / Civic Engagement

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County: Placer

Community / Civic Engagement

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County: Placer Voter Engagement

Current Value:

Voter Engagement

78.1%
Percent of adults
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 78.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 71.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 63.4%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (66.2%), Placer has a value of 78.1% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(66.2%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (78.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (74.0%).
Prior Value
(74.0%)
Over time, the Placer value is staying the same.
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County: Placer Voter Turnout: Presidential Election

Current Value:

Voter Turnout: Presidential Election

88.4%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 88.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 82.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 79.4%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (80.7%), Placer has a value of 88.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(80.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (88.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (84.2%).
Prior Value
(84.2%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (58.4%), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(58.4%)
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County: Placer

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

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County: Placer

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

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County: Placer Adult Arrest Rate

Current Value:

Adult Arrest Rate

22.6
Arrests per 1,000 population 18+
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 22.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 37.4.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (25.1), Placer has a value of 22.6 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(25.1)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (22.6) is less and better than the previously measured value (24.5).
Prior Value
(24.5)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Placer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide

2.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 2.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.6.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 2.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.3.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (5.1), Placer has a value of 2.3 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(5.1)
Compared to the US Value (6.6), Placer has a value of 2.3 which is lower and better.
US Value
(6.6)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (2.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.7).
Prior Value
(2.7)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.5), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.5)
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County: Placer Hate Crime Offenses

Current Value:

Hate Crime Offenses

18
Offenses
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Placer (18) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (7).
Prior Value
(7)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer Juvenile Arrest Rate

Current Value:

Juvenile Arrest Rate

2.7
Arrests per 1,000 population aged 0-17
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 2.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (2.8), Placer has a value of 2.7 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(2.8)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (2.7) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1.9).
Prior Value
(1.9)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Placer Violent Crime Rate

Current Value:

Violent Crime Rate

248.0
Crimes per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 248.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 449.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 621.3.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (493.1), Placer has a value of 248.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(493.1)
Compared to the US Value (380.7), Placer has a value of 248.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(380.7)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (248.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (180.9).
Prior Value
(180.9)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer

Community / Demographics

Value
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County: Placer

Community / Demographics

Value
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County: Placer Average Household Size

Current Value:

Average Household Size

2.60
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (2.90), Placer has a value of 2.60.
CA Value
(2.90)
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Placer has a value of 2.60.
US Value
(2.60)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

Foreign Born Persons

12.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (26.5%), Placer has a value of 12.0%.
CA Value
(26.5%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Placer has a value of 12.0%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer Population Over Age 65 (Count)

Current Value:

Population Over Age 65 (Count)

81,151
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
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County: Placer Veteran Population

Current Value:

Veteran Population

7.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (4.7%), Placer has a value of 7.9%.
CA Value
(4.7%)
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Placer has a value of 7.9%.
US Value
(6.6%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Placer

Community / Public Safety

Value
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County: Placer

Community / Public Safety

Value
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County: Placer Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions

6.9
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 6.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.1.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (10.7), Placer has a value of 6.9 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(10.7)
Compared to the US Value (12.0), Placer has a value of 6.9 which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.0 in 2020)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (6.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.3).
Prior Value
(6.3)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (10.1), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(10.1)
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County: Placer Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

Current Value:

Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

30.2%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 30.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.6%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 30.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (26.7%), Placer has a value of 30.2% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(26.7%)
Compared to the US Value (26.3%), Placer has a value of 30.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (30.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (30.3%).
Prior Value
(30.3%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer Bicycle-Involved Collision Rate

Current Value:

Bicycle-Involved Collision Rate

0.2
Collisions per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 0.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.0.
CA Counties
(2022)
Compared to the CA Value (0.3), Placer has a value of 0.2 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(0.3)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (0.2) is less and better than the previously measured value (18.5).
Prior Value
(18.5)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer

Community / Social Environment

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County: Placer

Community / Social Environment

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County: Placer Children in Single-Parent Households

Current Value:

Children in Single-Parent Households

14.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 14.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.3%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 14.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (22.4%), Placer has a value of 14.9% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(22.4%)
Compared to the US Value (24.9%), Placer has a value of 14.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(24.9%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer People 65+ Living Alone

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Alone

24.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 24.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.5%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 24.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.2%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (22.0%), Placer has a value of 24.0% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(22.0%)
Compared to the US Value (26.4%), Placer has a value of 24.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.4%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer People 65+ Living Alone (Count)

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Alone (Count)

19,491
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
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County: Placer Social Associations

Current Value:

Social Associations

7.3
Membership associations per 10,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 7.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 6.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 4.6.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 7.3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 10.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.9.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (6.0), Placer has a value of 7.3 which is higher and better.
CA Value
(6.0)
Compared to the US Value (9.1), Placer has a value of 7.3 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(9.1)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (7.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.3).
Prior Value
(7.3)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Placer Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

Current Value:

Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

3.1
Cases per 1,000 children
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (6.1), Placer has a value of 3.1 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(6.1)
Compared to the US Value (8.2), Placer has a value of 3.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.2 in 2021)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (3.1) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.0).
Prior Value
(3.0)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.7), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.7)
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County: Placer

Community / Transportation

Value
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County: Placer

Community / Transportation

Value
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County: Placer Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

27.6
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 27.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.0.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 27.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (29.2), Placer has a value of 27.6 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(29.2)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Placer has a value of 27.6 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.7)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing significantly.
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County: Placer Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

Current Value:

Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

39.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 39.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.8%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 39.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (41.6%), Placer has a value of 39.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(41.6%)
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Placer has a value of 39.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (39.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (38.9%).
Prior Value
(38.9%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing significantly.
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County: Placer Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

Current Value:

Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

0.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 0.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 0.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.5%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 0.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 0.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
(2015-2019)
Compared to the CA Value (3.6%), Placer has a value of 0.7% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(3.6%)
Compared to the US Value (3.8%), Placer has a value of 0.7% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(3.8%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)
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County: Placer Workers who Drive Alone to Work

Current Value:

Workers who Drive Alone to Work

71.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 71.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 73.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 76.4%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 71.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 82.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (68.4%), Placer has a value of 71.7% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(68.4%)
Compared to the US Value (71.7%), Placer has a value of 71.7%.
US Value
(71.7%)
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County: Placer Workers who Walk to Work

Current Value:

Workers who Walk to Work

1.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 1.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 2.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.5%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 1.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.2%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (2.4%), Placer has a value of 1.2% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(2.4%)
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Placer has a value of 1.2% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(2.4%)
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County: Placer

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

11,689
Number of Establishments
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Placer (11,689) is greater than the previously measured value (11,385).
Prior Value
(11,385)
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County: Placer Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

55.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 55.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.5%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 55.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (57.8%), Placer has a value of 55.3% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(57.8%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Placer has a value of 55.3% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(58.5%)
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County: Placer Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

57.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 57.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.7%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 57.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (59.3%), Placer has a value of 57.9% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(59.3%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Placer has a value of 57.9% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(59.6%)
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County: Placer Size of Labor Force

Current Value:

Size of Labor Force

196,763
Persons
(January 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Placer (196,763) is greater and better than the previously measured value (195,236).
Prior Value
(195,236)
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County: Placer Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

157,907
Paid Employees
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Placer (157,907) is less than the previously measured value (162,738).
Prior Value
(162,738)
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County: Placer Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

-3.0%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of -3.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than -4.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -6.4%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of -3.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than -2.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -5.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (-5.6%), Placer has a value of -3.0% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(-5.6%)
Compared to the US Value (-4.3%), Placer has a value of -3.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(-4.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (-3.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (1.2%).
Prior Value
(1.2%)
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County: Placer Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

4.5%
(January 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 4.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.2%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 4.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (5.7%), Placer has a value of 4.5% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(5.7%)
Compared to the US Value (4.1%), Placer has a value of 4.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(4.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (4.5%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (4.0%).
Prior Value
(4.0%)
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County: Placer

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer Adults Receiving Food Stamp Benefits

Current Value:

Adults Receiving Food Stamp Benefits

17.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 17.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 28.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 23.1%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (28.5%), Placer has a value of 17.8% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(28.5%)
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County: Placer Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Child Food Insecurity Rate

6.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 6.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.6%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 6.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (13.5%), Placer has a value of 6.3% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(13.5%)
Compared to the US Value (12.8%), Placer has a value of 6.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (6.3%) is less and better than the previously measured value (7.9%).
Prior Value
(7.9%)
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County: Placer Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

Current Value:

Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

40%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 40% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 40% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (34%), Placer has a value of 40% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(34%)
Compared to the US Value (25%), Placer has a value of 40% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(25%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (40%) is less and better than the previously measured value (47%).
Prior Value
(47%)
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County: Placer Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Food Insecurity Rate

6.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 6.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.5%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 6.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (10.5%), Placer has a value of 6.9% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(10.5%)
Compared to the US Value (10.4%), Placer has a value of 6.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (6.9%) is less and better than the previously measured value (8.0%).
Prior Value
(8.0%)
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County: Placer Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:

Households Receiving SNAP with Children

46.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (53.1%), Placer has a value of 46.9%.
CA Value
(53.1%)
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Placer has a value of 46.9%.
US Value
(47.9%)
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County: Placer Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

Current Value:

Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

3,486
Households
(2018-2022)
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County: Placer Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

12.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 12.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.7%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 12.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.4%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (16.8%), Placer has a value of 12.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(16.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (12.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (20.9%).
Prior Value
(20.9%)
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County: Placer Projected Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

Projected Food Insecurity Rate

9.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 9.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.4%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 9.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (12.1%), Placer has a value of 9.7% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(12.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (9.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (13.6%).
Prior Value
(13.6%)
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County: Placer Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:

Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

23.7%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 23.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 51.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 61.2%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 23.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 63.2%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (52.6%), Placer has a value of 23.7% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(52.6%)
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Placer has a value of 23.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(42.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (23.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (21.2%).
Prior Value
(21.2%)
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County: Placer

Economy / Homelessness

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer

Economy / Homelessness

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer Point-in-Time Count of Unaccompanied Youth Under 25 Experiencing Homelessness

Current Value:

Point-in-Time Count of Unaccompanied Youth Under 25 Experiencing Homelessness

41
Persons
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Placer (41) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (7).
Prior Value
(7)
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County: Placer Point-in-Time Count of Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

Current Value:

Point-in-Time Count of Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

42
Persons
(2022)
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Compared to the prior value, Placer (42) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (40).
Prior Value
(40)
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County: Placer Sheltered Homeless

Current Value:

Sheltered Homeless

342
Persons
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Placer (342) is less and better than the previously measured value (357).
Prior Value
(357)
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County: Placer Total Homeless Population

Current Value:

Total Homeless Population

750
Persons
(2022)
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Compared to the prior value, Placer (750) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (708).
Prior Value
(708)
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County: Placer Unsheltered Homeless

Current Value:

Unsheltered Homeless

408
Persons
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Placer (408) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (351).
Prior Value
(351)
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County: Placer

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer Chronic Homelessness Point-In-Time Count

Current Value:

Chronic Homelessness Point-In-Time Count

214.0
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Placer (214.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (152.0).
Prior Value
(152.0)
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County: Placer Homeowner Vacancy Rate

Current Value:

Homeowner Vacancy Rate

0.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 0.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.8%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 0.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (0.9%), Placer has a value of 0.7% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(0.9%)
Compared to the US Value (1.1%), Placer has a value of 0.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.1%)
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County: Placer Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

65.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 65.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.6%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 65.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 60.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (51.4%), Placer has a value of 65.1% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(51.4%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Placer has a value of 65.1% which is higher and better.
US Value
(57.8%)
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County: Placer Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$1,874
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of $1,874 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,289 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,919.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value ($1,856), Placer has a value of $1,874 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
($1,856)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Placer has a value of $1,874 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,268)
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County: Placer Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$832
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of $832 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $652 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $773.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value ($732), Placer has a value of $832 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
($732)
Compared to the US Value ($584), Placer has a value of $832 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($584)
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County: Placer Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$2,804
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of $2,804 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $2,128 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $2,724.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value ($2,759), Placer has a value of $2,804 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
($2,759)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Placer has a value of $2,804 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,828)
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County: Placer Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing

32.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 32.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.1%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (37.4%), Placer has a value of 32.9% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(37.4%)
Compared to the US Value (27.2%), Placer has a value of 32.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(27.2%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (32.9%) is less and better than the previously measured value (33.7%).
Prior Value
(33.7%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
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County: Placer Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

Overcrowded Households

2.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 2.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.7%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (8.2%), Placer has a value of 2.1% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(8.2%)
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Placer has a value of 2.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.4%)
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County: Placer Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

Current Value:

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

55.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 55.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 55.8%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 55.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (54.4%), Placer has a value of 55.4% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(54.4%)
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Placer has a value of 55.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(49.9%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
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County: Placer Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

Severe Housing Problems

16.0%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 16.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.1%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 16.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (25.7%), Placer has a value of 16.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(25.7%)
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Placer has a value of 16.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (16.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (16.3%).
Prior Value
(16.3%)
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County: Placer

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer Gender Pay Gap

Current Value:

Gender Pay Gap

$0.65
Cents on the dollar
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of $0.65 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $0.72 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $0.69.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value ($0.74), Placer has a value of $0.65 which is lower and worse.
CA Value
($0.74)
Compared to the US Value ($0.72), Placer has a value of $0.65 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($0.72)
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County: Placer Households Above the Federal Poverty Level and Below the Real Cost Measure

Current Value:

Households Above the Federal Poverty Level and Below the Real Cost Measure

14.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 14.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.0%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (24.0%), Placer has a value of 14.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(24.0%)
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County: Placer Households Below the Real Cost Measure

Current Value:

Households Below the Real Cost Measure

20.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 20.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.3%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (34.0%), Placer has a value of 20.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(34.0%)
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County: Placer Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

Current Value:

Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

67.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 67.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.9%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (57.0%), Placer has a value of 67.2% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(57.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (67.2%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (67.5%).
Prior Value
(67.5%)
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County: Placer Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

Current Value:

Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

26.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 26.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34.8%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (31.0%), Placer has a value of 26.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(31.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (26.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (24.0%).
Prior Value
(24.0%)
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County: Placer Income Inequality

Current Value:

Income Inequality

0.445
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 0.445 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.461 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.481.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 0.445 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.445 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.470.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (0.490), Placer has a value of 0.445 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(0.490)
Compared to the US Value (0.483), Placer has a value of 0.445 which is lower and better.
US Value
(0.483)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$109,375
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of $109,375 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $76,148 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $63,996.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of $109,375 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value ($91,905), Placer has a value of $109,375 which is higher and better.
CA Value
($91,905)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Placer has a value of $109,375 which is higher and better.
US Value
($75,149)
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County: Placer Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$54,004
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of $54,004 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $37,717 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $32,012.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of $54,004 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value ($45,591), Placer has a value of $54,004 which is higher and better.
CA Value
($45,591)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Placer has a value of $54,004 which is higher and better.
US Value
($41,261)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing significantly.
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County: Placer

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer Children Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:

Children Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

13.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 13.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 44.6%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 13.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 44.4%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (35.4%), Placer has a value of 13.5% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(35.4%)
Compared to the US Value (36.5%), Placer has a value of 13.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(36.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (13.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (17.6%).
Prior Value
(17.6%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Children Living Below Poverty Level

6.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 6.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.0%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 6.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (15.6%), Placer has a value of 6.8% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(15.6%)
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Placer has a value of 6.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
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County: Placer Families Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:

Families Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

12.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 12.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.1%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 12.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (22.5%), Placer has a value of 12.3% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(22.5%)
Compared to the US Value (22.7%), Placer has a value of 12.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(22.7%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Placer Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Families Living Below Poverty Level

4.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 4.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.8%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 4.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (8.5%), Placer has a value of 4.6% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(8.5%)
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Placer has a value of 4.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.8%)
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County: Placer Households Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

Households Living Below Poverty Level

6.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 6.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.5%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (12.0%), Placer has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(12.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (6.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (8.5%).
Prior Value
(8.5%)
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County: Placer People 65+ Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

20.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 20.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.6%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 20.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (27.7%), Placer has a value of 20.4% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(27.7%)
Compared to the US Value (28.0%), Placer has a value of 20.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(28.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (20.4%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (18.3%).
Prior Value
(18.3%)
Over time, the Placer value is staying the same.
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County: Placer People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

7.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 7.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 7.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (11.0%), Placer has a value of 7.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(11.0%)
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Placer has a value of 7.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.0%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

Current Value:

People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

5,757
People
(2018-2022)
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County: Placer People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

83.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 83.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 68.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 63.7%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 83.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 66.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 59.9%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (72.0%), Placer has a value of 83.8% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(72.0%)
Compared to the US Value (71.2%), Placer has a value of 83.8% which is higher and better.
US Value
(71.2%)
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County: Placer People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

16.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 16.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 31.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.3%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (28.0%), Placer has a value of 16.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(28.0%)
Compared to the US Value (28.8%), Placer has a value of 16.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(28.8%)
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County: Placer People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

6.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 6.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.2%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 6.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (12.1%), Placer has a value of 6.8% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(12.1%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Placer has a value of 6.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
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County: Placer Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:

Youth not in School or Working

1.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 1.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.4%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 1.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (1.5%), Placer has a value of 1.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(1.5%)
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Placer has a value of 1.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.8%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer Child Care Centers

Current Value:

Child Care Centers

10.3
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 10.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 8.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 5.4.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (8.1), Placer has a value of 10.3 which is higher and better.
CA Value
(8.1)
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Placer has a value of 10.3 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.0)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (10.3) is greater and better than the previously measured value (7.2).
Prior Value
(7.2)
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County: Placer

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

42.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 42.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 24.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 19.0%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 42.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (35.9%), Placer has a value of 42.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(35.9%)
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Placer has a value of 42.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(34.3%)
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County: Placer People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

94.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 94.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 88.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 80.5%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 94.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (84.4%), Placer has a value of 94.9% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(84.4%)
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Placer has a value of 94.9% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Current Value:

Student-to-Teacher Ratio

21.6
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 21.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.9.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 21.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.7.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (21.9), Placer has a value of 21.6 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(21.9)
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Placer has a value of 21.6 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(15.4)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (21.6) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (21.5).
Prior Value
(21.5)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
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County: Placer

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Placer 11th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

Current Value:

11th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

67.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 67.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 50.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 43.3%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (54.8%), Placer has a value of 67.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(54.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (67.4%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (70.0%).
Prior Value
(70.0%)
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County: Placer 11th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:

11th Grade Students Proficient in Math

39.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 39.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 21.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (27.0%), Placer has a value of 39.3% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(27.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (39.3%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (40.6%).
Prior Value
(40.6%)
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County: Placer 3rd Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

Current Value:

3rd Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

57%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 57% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 37% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 31%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (42%), Placer has a value of 57% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(42%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (57%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (52%).
Prior Value
(52%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer 3rd Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:

3rd Grade Students Proficient in Math

61%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 61% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 38% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 32%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (44%), Placer has a value of 61% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(44%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (61%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (54%).
Prior Value
(54%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer 4th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

Current Value:

4th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

60%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 60% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 40% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 33%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (44%), Placer has a value of 60% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(44%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (60%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (52%).
Prior Value
(52%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer 4th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:

4th Grade Students Proficient in Math

57%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 57% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 33% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 27%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (38%), Placer has a value of 57% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(38%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (57%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (49%).
Prior Value
(49%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer 5th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

Current Value:

5th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

61.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 61.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 41.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 36.7%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (47.1%), Placer has a value of 61.8% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(47.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (61.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (59.1%).
Prior Value
(59.1%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer 5th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:

5th Grade Students Proficient in Math

48.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 48.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 24.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 20.0%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (31.6%), Placer has a value of 48.9% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(31.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (48.9%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (42.5%).
Prior Value
(42.5%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer 6th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

Current Value:

6th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

61.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 61.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 38.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 34.1%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (45.1%), Placer has a value of 61.1% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(45.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (61.1%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (52.2%).
Prior Value
(52.2%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer 6th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:

6th Grade Students Proficient in Math

50.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 50.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 26.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 22.5%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (32.5%), Placer has a value of 50.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(32.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (50.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (39.2%).
Prior Value
(39.2%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer 7th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

Current Value:

7th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

64.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 64.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 44.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 38.9%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (49.2%), Placer has a value of 64.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(49.2%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (64.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (64.3%).
Prior Value
(64.3%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer 7th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:

7th Grade Students Proficient in Math

47.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 47.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 28.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 23.3%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (32.0%), Placer has a value of 47.4% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(32.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (47.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (42.4%).
Prior Value
(42.4%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer 8th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

Current Value:

8th Grade Students Proficient in English/Language Arts

60.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 60.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 41.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 37.4%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (46.6%), Placer has a value of 60.6% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(46.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (60.6%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (59.4%).
Prior Value
(59.4%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer 8th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Current Value:

8th Grade Students Proficient in Math

45.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 45.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 24.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 18.7%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (29.2%), Placer has a value of 45.1% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(29.2%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (45.1%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (39.1%).
Prior Value
(39.1%)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer High School Graduation

Current Value:

High School Graduation

91.1%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 91.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 87.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 84.5%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (86.2%), Placer has a value of 91.1% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(86.2%)
Compared to the US Value (86.5%), Placer has a value of 91.1% which is higher and better.
US Value
(86.5% in 2020)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (91.1%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (91.6%).
Prior Value
(91.6%)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (90.7%), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)
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County: Placer

Environmental Health / Air

Value
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County: Placer

Environmental Health / Air

Value
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County: Placer Annual Ozone Air Quality

Current Value:

Annual Ozone Air Quality

5
(2019-2021)
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Compared to Air Quality Index, Placer has a value of 5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
Compared to the prior value, Placer (5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5).
Prior Value
(5)
Over time, the Placer value is staying the same.
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County: Placer Annual Particle Pollution

Current Value:

Annual Particle Pollution

5
(2019-2021)
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Compared to Air Quality Index, Placer has a value of 5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
Compared to the prior value, Placer (5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5).
Prior Value
(5)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:

Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

3,397
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Placer (3,397) is less and better than the previously measured value (3,797).
Prior Value
(3,797)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
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County: Placer

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
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County: Placer Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:

Access to Exercise Opportunities

94.6%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 94.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 85.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 76.2%.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 94.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (94.2%), Placer has a value of 94.6% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(94.2%)
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Placer has a value of 94.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(84.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (94.6%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (93.1%).
Prior Value
(93.1%)
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County: Placer Access to Parks

Current Value:

Access to Parks

74.1%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 74.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 69.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.4%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (82.4%), Placer has a value of 74.1% which is lower and worse.
CA Value
(82.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (74.1%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (73.3%).
Prior Value
(73.3%)
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County: Placer Food Environment Index

Current Value:

Food Environment Index

8.9
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 8.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 8.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.4.
CA Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Placer has a value of 8.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 7.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.9.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the CA Value (8.6), Placer has a value of 8.9 which is higher and better.
CA Value
(8.6)
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Placer has a value of 8.9 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.7)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (8.9) is greater and better than the previously measured value (8.7).
Prior Value
(8.7)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing significantly.
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County: Placer Proximity to Highways

Current Value:

Proximity to Highways

2.3%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 2.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.6%.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (6.6%), Placer has a value of 2.3% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(6.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (2.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.3%).
Prior Value
(2.3%)
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County: Placer

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
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County: Placer

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

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County: Placer PBT Released

Current Value:

PBT Released

5
Pounds
(2022)
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Compared to the prior value, Placer (5) is less and better than the previously measured value (6).
Prior Value
(6)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

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County: Placer

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County: Placer Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

Current Value:

Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

4,461.0
Joule per square meter
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Placer has a value of 4,461.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4,532.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4,680.5.
CA Counties
Compared to the CA Value (4,541.0), Placer has a value of 4,461.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(4,541.0)
Compared to the prior value, Placer (4,461.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (4,037.0).
Prior Value
(4,037.0)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing significantly.
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County: Placer Number of Extreme Heat Days

Current Value:

Number of Extreme Heat Days

46
Days
(2021)
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Compared to the prior value, Placer (46) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (39).
Prior Value
(39)
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County: Placer Number of Extreme Heat Events

Current Value:

Number of Extreme Heat Events

44
Events
(2021)
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Compared to the prior value, Placer (44) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (35).
Prior Value
(35)
Over time, the Placer value is increasing significantly.
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County: Placer Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

Current Value:

Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

20
Days
(2021)
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Compared to the prior value, Placer (20) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10).
Prior Value
(10)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Placer Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

Current Value:

Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

47
Weeks per year
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Placer (47) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (39).
Prior Value
(39)
Over time, the Placer value is decreasing, not significantly.
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